By On 18 May 2019, Duncan Laurence lifted the Eurovision trophy for the Netherlands. His ballad Arcade gave the Dutch their first win in forty-four years. The EBU (European Broadcasting Union) might have been hoping for a quieter contest in Rotterdam – but it looks set to be anything but. The
Rap, threats, and freedom of expression
On the 3rd of March 2021, the Swedish supreme court ruled that the musician and rapper Frej Larsson would not be convicted for threatening a public servant in his song “Då ska hon skjutas” (Eng.: “Then, she will be shot”). The song includes explicitly threatening lyrics about specific police officers,
Germany’s Super Election Year – What comes after Merkel?
The pandemic might have eclipsed some important upcoming political events, but with only six months left until the parliamentary elections to the German Bundestag, tension is mounting in Germany and amongst curious onlookers. The parliamentary elections on September 26th, 2021 will not only lead to a new parliament, but Germany
“Workers of the world, unite!” – A Look at Trade Unions in the EU
For many decades now, “workers” – or employees – have been organising themselves in unions in order to campaign for better working conditions. Today, trade unions are perceived by many as somewhat distant and top-down. It is sometimes unclear what their aims are and it can feel like they belong
Gibraltar urges London to “cancel Brexit”
Keep calm and carry on. Despite being easier said than done, that is exactly what the small British territory of Gibraltar is doing. With Brexit potentially jeopardizing their national identity, existential threats from Spain, and monkeys running wild, Gibraltar has nevertheless been out of the spotlight. The Perspective reports from
By ▶︎ Brexit – Who is in deep water here?
Getting Brexit done? Shortly before the expiration date of the transition period on 31 December 2020, we take a closer look at the ongoing negotiations about the future relationship between the EU and the UK. Producers: Samuel Hederen and Torge Hildebrandt
▶︎ Coping with Covid – The Global Economy
Worst time in a hundred years to be graduating from the university? Apart from the obvious health issues that have arisen due to the Covid-19 virus, it has also dealt a huge blow the global economy, and forced various responses from many countries. This episode of The Perspective podcast is
The Rocky Road to Brexit
Rioting in Londonderry/Derry in April 1971. Photo: Flickr Arguably the most complicated part about the UK’s withdrawal from the EU is its border towards Ireland. During the transition period throughout 2020, goods and people can still travel freely to the UK from the EU, and from the UK to
▶︎ Rocky roads to Brexit. The Norther Irish perspective
[smart_track_player url=”https://radioaf.se/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/northern-ireland-edit-1_mixdown.mp3″ ] Listen to it on iTunes (UPF Lund) The border between the UK and Ireland gave rise to thirty years of sectarian violence on Northern Ireland. Will Brexit once again spark this conflict or will Northern Ireland leave the UK for Ireland or will nothing really happen? Join
Portugal: The European Exception
Political graffiti by the Portuguese Communist Youth in central Lisbon. Photo: Markus Barnevik Olsson Europe is currently experiencing a political transformation. Progressive power is weakening, whereas the influence of right-wing parties is strengthening. Germany, the UK, Sweden and Spain are only a scratch on the surface. Some would even go